Social work
Subtitle: an introduction to contemporary practice
By: Kate Wilson ... [et al.].
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781408244708
Subjects: Social service; Social case work
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Relationship-based and reflective approaches for contemporary social work practice; title: Modern social work in context : policy, politics and organisations; title: Contemporary challenges; title: The development of social work : key themes and critical debates; title: The values and politics of social work practice; title: Social work knowledge and practice; title: Human development through the lifespan; title: Law and social work; title: Understanding and using research in social work practice; title: Assessment in social work practice; title: Communication skills; title: Planning and intervening; title: Inter-professional working; title: User involvement; title: Informal family carers; title: Social work with children and families; title: Social work with adults : policy and practice; title: Social work with young offenders; title: Social work with disabled children and adults; title: Social work with adults with mental health problems; title: Social work and drug use; title: Social work with vulnerable older people.